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18/08/1989 Drama, Family 1h 23m
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Overview

An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah.

  1. Jeff Blyth

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Keith Coogan

    Ted

  2. Lucy Deakins

    Susan

  3. Timothy Landfield

    Earl Johnson

  4. Colin Mothupi

    Morogo

  5. Breon Gorman

    Jean Johnson

  6. Ka Vundla

    Kipoin

  7. Lydia Kigada

    Lani

  8. Kuldeep Bhakoo

    Patel

  9. Michael Rogers

    Racetrack Policeman (voice)

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Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2020-09-19
If Ace Ventura was family friendly and without Jim Carrey.

'Cheetah' is actually alright, in truth. I wouldn't say I particularly enjoyed it, but it's a harmless 83 minutes which fills a gap if you need it to. The locations and animal stuff are decent.

The premise isn't anything you'll remember as it isn't fresh, original or majorly interesting to be honest. As for the cast, they are serviceable. I like Lucy Deakins (Susan), Collin Mothupi (Morogo) and Keith Coogan (Ted); the latter is basically Tommy Kirk, Walt Disney himself would approve of that casting I'm sure! The adult ac...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$5,000,000.00

Revenue
$8,153,677.00

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